Breast Cancer

Depression has been tied to lower breast cancer survival rates, according to the latest findings. Dr. Elizabeth Davies from the King’s College London said, “Low mood and depression are understandable reactions to a breast cancer diagnosis. Clinicians generally know to look out for this, but these findings emphasize the need to ask patients with cancer ...click here to read more

Women with breast cancer who have a recorded diagnosis of depression have a 45 percent higher risk from all causes of death. The findings may help target those women who are at higher risks for depression. The recent study analyzed hospital records from 77,137 female breast cancer patients. From the total, 422 of the women ...click here to read more

Overtesting and overdiagnosis of breast cancer have become well-discussed issues as of late. With the use of mammograms to enable earlier detection, overdiagnosis has been well debated. A new report discusses the issues of overdiagnosis and overtreatment in regards to breast cancer. A report titled Implications of Overdiagnosis: Impact on Screening Mammography Practices, outlines the ...click here to read more

Genes for DNA health link menopause timing and breast cancer, this according to new findings. Researchers at the University of Cambridge and Exeter conducted a large study involving nearly 70,000 women. Women’s ovarian “eggs” are used for DNA repair to allow it to live longer. This process can delay menopause. DNA can become damaged through ...click here to read more

A landmark trial has discovered a new 21-gene test that can help breast cancer patients skip chemotherapy. Recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the study is the best evidence on the subject to date. The test, called Oncotype DX, is performed on the tumor and helps identify which patients can safely avoid ...click here to read more

A link has been made by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, between a virus found in cattle and human breast cancer. The study was completed by examining the tissue in 239 female breasts which were then compared to women with or without breast cancer; the scientists looked for bovine leukemia virus (BLV). Researchers ...click here to read more

We all know that a Mediterranean diet rich in extra virgin olive oil is great for health, and now a recent study says it helps reduce the risk of breast cancer. Thanks to the new study, we can now add breast cancer prevention to the long list of benefits that come from consuming the Mediterranean ...click here to read more

Despite the fact that mastectomy is an invasive surgery with a difficult recovery, many women continue to choose it as the “safe bet” when faced with breast cancer. In fact, about 70 percent of breast cancer patients will have the procedure done, says the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. But if the ultimate aim ...click here to read more

You’ve likely heard that high cholesterol is bad for your heart. But it gets worse. Researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute say that high cholesterol may also contribute to the spread of breast cancer. The current research was published in Science in the Nov. 29, 2013 edition. The recent study is the first of its ...click here to read more

A shocking new study reveals that the majority of women dying from breast cancer are younger than the ones traditionally being told to start going for regular mammogram exams.  According to the research, published in Cancer, these younger women would have greatly benefited from regular yearly mammogram routines from much earlier ages – and it possibly could ...click here to read more

College campuses across the globe are witnessing a huge increase in alcohol consumption among students. Not many of these young people are thinking about the future consequences of such enthusiastic binge drinking. While this is a concern for both genders, recent findings suggest that young women should especially be wary of alcohol consumption. There is ...click here to read more

Data collected by the Bureau of Information Statistics shows that about fifteen million Americans work full-time during evenings, nights, or on rotating and irregular work shifts. Workers who habitually work long and late shifts, such as doctors, paramedics and police officers, have been warned for years now of potential short-term and long-term health problems. However, ...click here to read more

Receiving a confirmed breast cancer diagnosis is difficult, and discovering an aggressive form of this disease can be utterly devastating.  But new research just published in Cell may provide some hope for those diagnosed with aggressive forms of breast cancer.  The researchers identified a particular gene, called ZEB1, with the power to convert non-cancer stem ...click here to read more

With all of the recent media attention surrounding Angelina Jolie’s radical double mastectomy surgery, breast cancer prevention is once again in the spotlight.  Many people are wondering if this drastic double mastectomy procedure is the only prevention option for women that are at a high risk of developing breast cancer. However, prevention can also begin ...click here to read more